In 1959, what's wrong with me pedaling a tricycle?

Wang Xingmin already had a premonition, after all, there were only half a month left until the Chinese New Year, and no matter how many days his second brother took leave, it seemed he would not be able to make it to the New Year's Eve dinner.

So when I heard this answer, although I was a little disappointed, I quickly accepted it.

He had no other thoughts. After their parents passed away, he and his siblings had always eaten reunion dinners together. Suddenly, without his second brother, he always felt that the family was not complete.

Wang Xingguo put down his son and took his precious daughter. The little girl looked around with wide, curious eyes, as if she were full of curiosity about the world.

Wang Xingguo amused him and then Wang Xingbang came out of the kitchen because he realized he couldn't help. With the three of them doing the work, he couldn't get involved at all.

His idea was very simple: he just felt that his younger brother worked hard and wanted to cook him a meal.

But if he can't cook, he can at least have a couple of drinks with his younger brother.

So he filled a container with peanuts and then poured wine for Wang Xingguo.

Wang Xingguo gave his daughter to his younger brother to hold, and then drank a glass of wine with his older brother.

Wang Xingbang said happily, "They're going to make dumplings for you and braised pork. Our family slaughtered our pigs last week, and Ganping brought back five big fat pigs."

Wang Xingguo nodded and said, "That's good. It should only be this year. Next year, they might close this loophole, and then we won't be able to slaughter pigs for the New Year."

Wang Xingbang nodded and said, "That's what Uncle Zhao said too, but Uncle Yongchang said not to worry, we can kill it in the countryside, freeze it, and then bring it into the city."

Wang Xingguo smiled and thought, "It's true that as long as you don't give up, there are always more solutions than problems."

After chatting and drinking with family, and having eaten dumplings and braised pork, it was already past ten o'clock, so everyone went back to their rooms to rest.

After a three-day vacation, Grandpa Lin came to visit and told Wang Xingguo to work hard, as the work ahead would be even busier.

The ten-day holiday passed quickly, and Wang Xingguo returned to work, taking the opportunity to have a sumptuous New Year's Eve dinner with his colleagues on the train.

He then worked two consecutive trips, took a 20-day break in April, and then was constantly busy with more and more clandestine transport work.

On October 16, 1964, a spectacular mushroom cloud rose into the sky.

Wang Xingguo is in the dormitory of the oil transportation department, waiting for transportation work arrangements.

The next day, Director Ma excitedly rushed into the fuel transportation department with a newspaper in hand, shouting in a hoarse voice, "Comrades! We succeeded! We succeeded!"

Everyone was stunned for a moment, because they had been working at the oil transportation department and didn't actually know what had happened.

Wang Xingguo grinned, knowing that Director Ma meant it was a success.

Director Ma excitedly read the newspaper to everyone: "A major achievement in strengthening national defense and a significant contribution to safeguarding world peace!"

my country successfully detonated its first atomic bomb!

Our government issued a statement, solemnly proposing to convene a summit of world leaders…

Now the comrades knew what success had meant, and cheers erupted instantly. Everyone clenched their fists and cheered.

The emotions were so intense that they couldn't be expressed. Some people had smiles on their faces, but tears streamed down their faces from their excitement. Others clapped, and as more and more applause joined in, cheers and applause lingered in the oil transportation area for a long time...

People across the country who saw the newspapers or heard the radio cheered excitedly, ran through the streets, and loudly shared the news with their compatriots. Such things were happening all over the country.

After the initial excitement subsided, Director Ma wiped his moist eyes, which were already red with emotion.

He said to everyone, "Comrades, although we have succeeded, the work ahead will be even more arduous. Our oil transportation department bears the trust of the organization. Do we have the confidence to complete the tasks assigned to us?"

"I have confidence!"

"Serve the people!"

Everyone was in high spirits, and although their answers varied, it did not diminish their confidence.

Wang Xingguo boarded the train that night to escort supplies to Daheyan once again.

Currently, because the base has its own transport team, they are no longer needed to escort supplies to the towns.

This is a good thing for Wang Xingguo and his team, because their working hours are shortened by three days. Normally, it takes seventeen days to complete a transport mission.

Actually, everyone was excited. Although they were logistics personnel, they were also contributing to this great cause, and everyone was very proud.

Wang Xingguo took two bottles of Erguotou (a type of Chinese liquor) out of his backpack and shared them with everyone.

Suddenly, a soldier started singing "Unity is Strength," and Wang Xingguo and the others smiled, clapping along and joining in.

The train was like a giant dragon speeding through the darkness, its lights casting a faint yellow glow, and the loud singing faded into the night wind.

Although the chill of autumn has arrived, it cannot dampen the people's passionate hearts.

In the courtyard, everyone was celebrating. Li Xiuping was also very excited, holding Wang Niannian. She said to Wang Xingning, "I wonder if your second brother knows about this news. He must be jumping for joy."

Wang Xingning said with a smile, "Second sister-in-law, my brother probably knew about it even before we did."

Wang Jianhua was still young and didn't know what everyone was happy about, but he just followed along and was happy too.

From the site selection and finalization in 1959 to the mushroom cloud rising over the desert on October 16, 1964, it was a full 2,044 days and nights.

Over the years, grain transported from the inland areas, live pigs allocated from the Central Plains, and various living supplies and scientific research equipment transported from the Beijing-Guangzhou Railway have been delivered to the desert time and time again by transport convoys. Countless workers have gathered here, relevant departments and factories in various places have worked overtime, and all relevant personnel have made their own contributions silently.

Many workers are unaware of what they are doing due to confidentiality regulations.

When the news of the successful detonation of the first atomic bomb arrived, they realized that their long-term work had been for the Republic's earth-shaking victory.

After more than five years of perseverance and more than two thousand days and nights of hard work, the desert has finally rewarded all those who have worked diligently. The Republic has broken the nuclear monopoly and stood tall!

They couldn't discuss these things, but a firm handshake conveyed their feelings.

After completing the handover of his work, Wang Xingguo went to exchange the sheep for a special meal for everyone.

In fact, he already has quite a few sheep in his space, so he can replace them whenever he can, and if he can't replace them, he'll just take one out of his space.

After a late meal and a good night's sleep, everyone embarked on their journey home.

Wang Xingguo was unaware that Director Ma's second application for his promotion had been approved, and this was his last transportation mission.